1、Standard English and dialects1.To solve the problems about standard English and dialects.2.To express opinions on standard English and dialects.Learning ObjectivesLead inRead the passage and answer the questions.1.What are standard English and dialects?2.What plays a part in making dialects?3.What a
2、re the authors opinions on standard English and dialects?Step I Read and answer.1.What are standard English and English dialects?Step I Read and answer.it is considered by many people as the English spoken on TV and the radio.they are spoken in certain areas with features in its own words,grammar,an
3、d pronunciations.Standard English:English dialects:2.What plays a part in making dialects?Step I Read and answer.people moving around the world bring their own languages with them people living in different areas may speak in a different wayPopulation movement:Geography:Different English dialects in
4、 the USMidwestern dialectSouthern dialectAfrican American EnglishSpanish dialectFour major dialectsStep I Read and answer.3.What are the authors opinions on standard English and dialects?The author thinks that there is no such thing as standard English and that people who speak different English dia
5、lects can understand each other.Summary Standard English and English dialects are different kinds of English.The English spoken on TV and the radio is considered by many as standard.Dialects are different from standard English and are spoken in certain areas.The author believes that there is no stan
6、dard English and that people speaking dialects can understand each other.Do we have to totally agree with them?Please have a debate on whether dialects should be replaced by standard English.Step II Express opinions The positive side:dialects should be replaced by standard English.The negative side:
7、dialects shouldnt be replaced by standard English.Broadcasting on TVTeaching EnglishTelling storiesTalking with friendsHow can you state opinions?How can you express disagreement?We firmly insist that I strongly believe that As for/to me,In my opinion,I have no doubt thatI am sure/certain that Id li
8、ke to point out that My opinion is that.I disagree with you.Im afraid I cant agree with you.I see things in a different way.I understand your point,butPerhaps you are mistaken.Dont you think it would be better That cant be true.Thats true,but Standard EnglishDialectsConclusion Standard English and d
9、ialects should be possible at the same time.Standard English is good for communication across different areas and it contributes to cultural exchanges among different countries.Dialects are a symbol of culture.They preserve the local and traditional art,and pass on cultures from generation to genera
10、tion.International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights公民权利和政治权利公民权利和政治权利国际公约国际公约-联合国联合国Article 27such minorities shallnot be denied the right to enjoy to use their own language.第二十七条第二十七条少数人的国家中，不得否认这种少数人使用自己的语言的权利。Standard English is great,but speaking English with local accents is also good.Clarity Pace VolumeSpeak clearly.Speak at a proper speed.Speak louder.Homework Write a short passage about standard English and dialects based on the debate and express your own opinions.You can email your homework to this address:
